ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast and Avocado Wraps with Red Grapes
Description: Mild, golden chicken strips are tucked into a soft tortilla with creamy mashed avocado for an easy build-your-own wrap. A handful of sweet red grapes on the side makes it fun and fresh.
Sale items used: Tyson Fresh Chicken Breasts, Organic Avocados, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.5 lb chicken breast (half of the 1 lb you buy; the rest is for Friday), sliced thin and seared with a pinch of salt. Mash 1/2 avocado and spread it on one 8-inch flour tortilla. Serve with about 1/4 lb red grapes (roughly 1 cup). Save the other 1/2 avocado for Wednesday and brush it with a little lemon juice or keep the pit in so it stays green.
Recipes:
- Avocado Chicken Salad Wrap
- Chicken Avocado Wraps
- Easy Chicken Avocado Wrap (Pan-Seared & Crispy)

Tuesday
Meal: Baked Turkey with Brown Sugar Honeycrisp Apples and Rice
Description: Tender baked turkey is served with soft, cinnamon-brown sugar apples that taste like dessert. A scoop of fluffy rice rounds out the plate.
Sale items used: New York Honeycrisp Apples
Prep time: 35 minutes
Serving note: The frozen turkey on sale is a whole bird, far too big for 1 person, so buy 0.5 lb of turkey breast cutlets or tenderloin from the fresh meat case instead. Bake at 375 F for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through. Slice 1 Honeycrisp apple (about 1/3 lb from the 2-lb bag) and sauté with 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon butter, and a dash of cinnamon. Serve with 1/2 cup cooked rice (about 1/4 cup dry). Keep the other apples for snacks.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Avocado Slices
Description: Thin, quick-cooking pork chops get a crisp golden edge and are served with creamy mashed potatoes. Fresh avocado slices on the side add a mild, buttery bite.
Sale items used: Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.5 lb pork chops (about 2 thin chops). Pan-fry 3 to 4 minutes per side until no pink remains. Boil 1 medium potato (about 6 oz) and mash with 1 tablespoon butter and a splash of milk. Slice the saved 1/2 avocado for the side. If the family pack is larger than you need, divide it and freeze the extra chops.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp Spaghetti with Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Description: Spaghetti is tossed in a mild garlic butter sauce with plump shrimp and sweet, juicy tomatoes. It is a twirly, familiar pasta dish that is easy to eat.
Sale items used: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Assume 0.33 lb peeled shrimp (about 8 to 10 medium shrimp). Cook 2 oz dry spaghetti. Sauté the shrimp 2 to 3 minutes in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 small minced garlic clove. Add about 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes (roughly 1/3 of the 10-oz pack) and toss with the pasta. Eat the leftover tomatoes as snacks.
Recipes:
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta - No Wine
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with Tomatoes - Familystyle Food

Friday
Meal: Orange Chicken Breast Bites over Rice
Description: Bite-sized chicken pieces are coated in a sweet, sticky orange sauce made from fresh orange juice. Served over fluffy rice, it is a mild take on takeout that kids love.
Sale items used: Tyson Fresh Chicken Breasts, California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining 0.5 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes and tossed in 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Pan-fry until golden, then simmer in the juice of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup), 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce until glossy. Serve over 1/2 cup cooked rice. Peel another orange for dessert slices.
Recipes:
- Orange Chicken & Rice - The Southerly Magnolia
- Crispy Orange Chicken Bites: Quick & Delicious Recipe
- Orange Chicken Bites

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Tyson Fresh Chicken Breasts (1 lb): $1.69
- Organic Avocados (x1 pack of 4): $2.99
- California Red Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.70
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (x1 2-lb bag): $1.99
- Fresh Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (0.5 lb): $1.50
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.33 lb): $2.97
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x1 10-oz pkg): $1.99
- California Navel Oranges (x1 4-lb bag): $2.69

Pantry staples needed:
- Salt, pepper, and cinnamon
- Butter, milk, and cooking oil
- Garlic (1 small clove)
- Brown sugar, honey, cornstarch, and soy sauce
- Long-grain rice and spaghetti
- Flour tortillas (1 small 8-inch)
- 1 medium potato
- Lemon juice (optional, for the avocado)
- 0.5 lb turkey breast cutlets or tenderloin (not on sale this week; buy this small cut at regular price instead of the whole frozen turkey)