ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Yellow Potatoes
Description: Four drumsticks are brushed with sweet BBQ sauce and baked until sticky and tender. They are served with roasted bite-size yellow potatoes that kids can eat with their fingers.
Sale items used: Perdue Chicken Drumsticks, Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 10 minutes (45 minutes baking)
Serving note: Use about 1.5 lbs drumsticks (roughly 4 to 5 drumsticks, 2 per person) and about half the bag of potatoes (12 oz). Brush with about 1/3 cup BBQ sauce. Bake at 400F for 40 to 45 minutes, and put the potatoes in the oven at the same time so everything finishes together. Total time is under 60 minutes.
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: Crispy chicken patties are cut to fit soft brioche buns for two fun mini sandwiches each. Crunchy carrot sticks on the side keep it fresh and easy.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Bake 2 patties from the box per package directions (about 20 minutes) and cut each in half for 4 sliders. Use 2 buns (the pack has 4, so save the rest for Wednesday or another meal), halving each bun. Serve with about 1/3 of the carrot bag (about 5 oz). Add a squeeze of ketchup or BBQ sauce if the kids like.
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: Each person tops a personal portion of a deli pizza with extra cheese and favorite toppings, then bakes it until bubbly. Carrots and grapes round out the plate with crunch and sweetness.
Sale items used: Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Deli Pizza, Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, California Autumncrisp Grapes
Prep time: 10 minutes (15 minutes baking)
Serving note: One 12-inch pizza feeds 2 people with leftovers possible. Let kids add their own extra toppings from pantry or fridge, like shredded cheese. Serve with about 1/3 of the carrot bag (5 oz) and about 1 cup grapes (roughly 1/2 lb). Save the remaining carrots and grapes for snacks.
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 SweeTango apple slices on the side balance the richness.
Sale items used: Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs, New York SweeTango Apples, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 10 minutes (2 hours baking)
Serving note: Buy about 2 lbs of ribs (a half rack, about 4 to 5 ribs per person); ask for a smaller portion or cut a rack in half. Wrap in foil and bake at 275F for about 2 hours, then brush with BBQ sauce (about 1/3 cup, left from Monday's bottle) and broil 5 minutes. Make-ahead tip: season and wrap the ribs in the morning, refrigerate, then bake when you get home. Slice 2 apples (about 1 lb total) for serving.
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: Golden chicken nuggets are baked until crunchy and served with a simple, mild salad of creamy avocado and sweet tomatoes. Everything is dipped and eaten by hand for easy fun.
Sale items used: Kirkwood Family Size Chicken Nuggets, Organic Avocados, Gourmet Medley Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 minutes (20 minutes baking)
Serving note: Bake about 12 nuggets (6 per person) at 400F for 18 to 20 minutes. Dice 1 avocado and halve about 6 oz of tomatoes (half the pack), then toss with a little olive oil and salt. Keep leftover nuggets frozen for another meal.
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 (1.5 lbs): $1.34
- Bite-Size Yellow Potatoes (x1 bag): $2.49
- Kirkwood Breaded Chicken Patties (x1 box): $4.99
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (x1 pack): $3.99
- Organic Baby Peeled Carrots (x1 bag): $1.39
- Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Deli Pizza (x1): $5.99
- California Autumncrisp Grapes (x1 2-lb pkg): $4.99
- Smithfield St. Louis Pork Ribs (2 lbs): $4.98
- New York SweeTango Apples (1 lb): $0.99
- Kirkwood Family Size Chicken Nuggets (x1 bag): $6.89
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $3.49
- Gourmet Medley Tomatoes (x1 pkg): $2.79
- Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce (x1 bottle): $3.24

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Ketchup
- Shredded mozzarella or other pizza toppings of choice
- Aluminum foil