ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Yellow Potatoes
Description: Two drumsticks are baked until golden and brushed with sweet BBQ sauce. They are served with a handful of roasted bite-size yellow potatoes that are easy to eat with fingers.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 50 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 drumsticks (about 0.75 lb total) and about 6 oz of potatoes (a quarter of the bag). Bake at 400F for 40-45 minutes, brushing with BBQ sauce in the last 10 minutes. Total time is under an hour, and leftover potatoes can be used in later meals.
Recipes:
- Juicy Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks - On My Kids Plate
- Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks (Easy and Juicy) - Amira's Pantry
- Oven Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes - Veronika's Kitchen

Tuesday
Meal: Chicken Patty Brioche Sliders with Carrot Sticks
Description: One breaded chicken patty is cut in half and tucked into soft brioche bun halves to make two mini sliders. Crunchy carrot sticks go on the side for dipping.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 chicken patty and 1 brioche bun (split and cut to make 2 small sliders) with about 8 baby carrots (about 3 oz). Bake the patty per the package directions. Freeze the remaining patties and buns for another week.
Recipes:
- Chicken Brioche Sliders - Brioche Gourmet
- Chicken Sliders • Crowd Pleasing Sliders Recipe - Two Purple Figs
- BBQ Chicken Slider Recipe - Entertaining with Beth

Wednesday
Meal: Build-Your-Own Pizza Night with Carrots and Grapes
Description: A single deli pizza is baked and the child can add their own toppings, like extra cheese or sliced tomatoes. Carrot sticks and grapes round out the plate.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Deli Pizza, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, California Autumncrisp Grapes, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Bake the pizza at the package temperature and eat about 1/3 of it. Serve with about 8 baby carrots, 1/2 cup (about 3 oz) grapes, and a few sliced medley tomatoes as toppings. Save the rest of the pizza for lunch the next day.
Recipes:
- 15 Pizza Night Ideas for Kids - The Crafting Foodie
- Homemade Pizza Bagel Bites - Healthy Family Project
- Rainbow Veggie Pizza + How to Get Kids to Eat Their Veg - The Gingered Whisk

Thursday
Meal: Slow-Baked BBQ St. Louis Pork Ribs with Apple Slices
Description: A small portion of St. Louis ribs is slow-baked until tender and glazed with sweet BBQ sauce. Crisp apple slices on the side add a fresh, fruity contrast.
Sale items used: Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs, New York SweeTango Apples, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Serving note: Buy about 1 lb of ribs (a few ribs cut from a rack, ask the butcher or cut at home) and use 3 to 4 ribs per serving, and 1 apple (about 0.4 lb) sliced. Wrap the ribs in foil and bake at 300F for about 2 hours, then brush with BBQ sauce and broil for 5 minutes. Season and wrap them the night before to save time, and freeze the extras.
Recipes:
- BBQ St. Louis Ribs in the Oven - Bites with Bri
- Oven Baked BBQ St Louis Ribs - Eat Simple Food
- St. Louis Ribs Slow-Roasted in the Oven - Umami Girl

Friday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Avocado and Tomato Salad
Description: Six golden chicken nuggets are served with a mild, creamy salad of diced avocado and sweet tomatoes. Everything is easy to scoop or dip.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Family Size Chicken Nuggets, Organic Avocados, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Bake 6 nuggets per the package directions. Dice 1/2 avocado and mix with about 4 oz (1/3 of the pack) halved medley tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Freeze the remaining nuggets.
Recipes:
- Chicken Avocado Tomato Salad - The Harvest Kitchen
- Crunchy Chicken Cobb Salad - The Speckled Palate
- Crispy Chicken Avocado Salad - Cookies for Day

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Chicken Drumsticks (0.75 lb): $0.67
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (1 bag): $2.49
- Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties (1 box): $4.99
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (1 pack): $3.99
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (1 bag): $1.39
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Deli Pizza (1 pizza): $5.99
- California Autumncrisp Grapes (1 pkg): $4.99
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (1 pkg): $2.79
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs (1 lb): $2.49
- New York SweeTango Apples (0.5 lb): $0.50
- Kirkwood Family Size Chicken Nuggets (1 bag): $6.89
- Organic Avocados (1 four-pack): $3.49
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (1 bottle): $3.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil or cooking spray
- Aluminum foil
- Optional: ketchup or ranch for dipping