ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini
Description: A handful of juicy baked chicken wings are roasted until golden and crispy, served alongside halved grape tomatoes and tender sliced zucchini for a colorful, kid-approved plate. Everything bakes together on one pan for easy cleanup and simple, familiar flavors kids love.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, Cherub Grape Tomatoes, Zucchini
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use about 6 to 8 wings (roughly 1 lb from the 40 oz party pack, leaving the rest for Friday); use about half the 10 oz grape tomato package and 0.5 lb zucchini. Total cook time is about 45 minutes - preheat the oven while you prep the veggies to save time.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Multicolored Peppers on 12 Grain Bread
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops are quickly seared in a skillet until golden, then topped with sweet sauteed multicolored peppers and tucked onto hearty 12 grain bread for a fun open-faced sandwich kids will enjoy. The colorful peppers add a mild sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savory pork.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers, L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of pork chops (1 to 2 thin chops from the family pack, freeze the rest in individual portions); use 1 pepper from the 3-pack; use 2 slices of bread. The family pack freezes well in zip bags portioned by meal.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Zucchini and Croissants
Description: Tender thin-sliced pork chops are cooked in a skillet with sliced zucchini in a light buttery pan sauce, served with a warm flaky croissant on the side for dipping and scooping. This simple skillet meal comes together in minutes and feels like a cozy, comforting dinner kids will ask for again.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Zucchini, Bake Shop Mini or Large Croissants
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb of pork chops from the family pack (thawed from freezer portions saved Tuesday); use about 0.5 lb zucchini; serve with 1 large croissant or 2 to 3 mini croissants from the package.
Recipes:
- Skillet Pork Chops with Zucchini Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Seared Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender with Multicolored Peppers and Grape Tomatoes
Description: A small, juicy petite beef tender is seared in a hot skillet to a perfect kid-friendly doneness, then plated with sauteed multicolored peppers and warm burst grape tomatoes for a colorful and impressive dinner. The beef is mild and tender enough for kids to enjoy without any fuss.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, Multicolored Peppers, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase about 0.5 lb of petite beef tender; use 1 pepper from the 3-pack (second pepper from Tuesday's pack); use the remaining grape tomatoes from Monday's package. Choose the Steakhouse variety for the most kid-friendly mild flavor. Total cook time is about 25 minutes including a 5-minute rest for the meat.

Friday
Meal: Chicken Wings Tossed in Maple Glaze with Pita Crackers and Green Grapes
Description: Leftover baked chicken wings from Monday are warmed and tossed in a sweet pure maple syrup glaze that kids absolutely love, served with crunchy pita crackers and a handful of fresh green grapes on the side. The sweet sticky glaze makes this feel like a special Friday treat while keeping things totally kid-friendly.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup, Savoritz Pita Crackers, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining wings from Monday's party pack (roughly 1 lb); use 2 to 3 tablespoons of maple syrup from the bottle (the rest keeps in the fridge for pancakes or oatmeal); serve with about one-third of the pita cracker package and 0.5 lb of green grapes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, 40 oz (x1 pack): $4.99
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender (0.5 lb): $3.50
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz (x1 pack): $1.99
- Zucchini (1 lb): $1.19
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 three-pack): $2.49
- L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread, 24 oz (x1 loaf): $2.69
- Bake Shop Mini or Large Croissants (x1 pack): $2.79
- Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup, 12.5 oz (x1 bottle): $5.29
- Savoritz Pita Crackers, 5 oz (x1 pack): $2.49
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter for searing and roasting
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Zip-top freezer bags for portioning the pork chop family pack