ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Chicken Breast and Avocado Wraps with Red Grapes
Description: Strips of juicy pan-seared chicken are tucked into soft tortillas with creamy mashed avocado, so kids can build their own wraps. A bowl of cold red grapes on the side keeps the plate fresh and sweet.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), Organic Avocados, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breast (about 2 medium breasts), 1 avocado, and 1 lb red grapes. Season the chicken with salt and a little garlic powder, sear 5-6 minutes per side, and slice. Serve in 4 small flour tortillas, 2 per person. Mash the avocado with a pinch of salt as a spread.
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: Mild, simply seasoned baked turkey is served with tender apple slices glazed in brown sugar and cinnamon. Fluffy rice soaks up the sweet juices.
Sale items used: Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen, New York Honeycrisp Apples, Baker's Corner Brown Sugar
Prep time: 15 minutes (about 55 minutes total with baking)
Serving note: Assume 1.5 lb of frozen turkey pieces (a breast portion or drumsticks cut from the frozen turkey section, not a whole bird). Thaw in the fridge for 24 hours beforehand. Bake at 375F for 40-45 minutes until it reaches 165F. Toss 2 sliced apples (about 1 lb) with 2 tbsp brown sugar and a dash of cinnamon, and bake alongside the turkey for the last 20 minutes. Serve over 1 cup of dry rice, cooked.

Wednesday
Meal: Pan-Fried Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Avocado Slices
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops fry up golden in just a few minutes and pair with creamy buttery mashed potatoes. Fresh avocado slices add a mild, cool side that kids can dip or eat plain.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Organic Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb thin-sliced boneless pork chops (about 4 chops), seasoned with salt and pepper and fried 3-4 minutes per side. Mash 1.5 lb of potatoes with 2 tbsp butter and a splash of milk. Slice 1 avocado to share.

Thursday
Meal: Garlic Butter Shrimp Spaghetti with Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Description: Sweet shrimp are sauteed in mild garlic butter and tossed with spaghetti and softened cherub tomatoes. The flavor is gentle and buttery, and the tomatoes are bite-sized for little hands.
Sale items used: Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp, Cherub Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 0.75 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 8 oz spaghetti, and about half the 10-oz pack of tomatoes (5 oz), halved. Use 2 tbsp butter and 1-2 cloves of garlic. Cook the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side. Serve the leftover tomatoes raw on the side as a snack.
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 pan-cooked and coated in a sweet, sticky fresh orange sauce. Served over rice, it is a mild take-out style favorite for kids.
Sale items used: Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson), California Navel Oranges
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch bites, tossed in 2 tbsp cornstarch and cooked 6-8 minutes. For the sauce, use the juice of 2 oranges (about 3/4 cup), 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp mild soy sauce, and 1 tsp cornstarch, simmered until glossy. Serve over 1 cup of dry rice, cooked. Slice a third orange for the side.
Recipes:
- Orange Chicken & Rice - The Southerly Magnolia
- Crispy Orange Chicken Bites: Quick & Delicious Recipe
- Orange Chicken Bites

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Chicken Breasts (Tyson) (2 lbs): $3.38
- Farmer's Choice Turkey, Frozen (1.5 lbs): $1.49
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (1 lb): $2.99
- Fresh Patagonia Delight Shrimp (0.75 lb): $6.74
- Organic Avocados (x1 4-pack): $2.99
- California Red Grapes (1 lb): $1.39
- New York Honeycrisp Apples (x1 2-lb bag): $1.99
- California Navel Oranges (x1 4-lb bag): $2.69
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes (x1 10-oz pkg.): $1.99
- Baker's Corner Brown Sugar (x1): $1.85

Pantry staples needed:
- Flour tortillas (small, 4 needed)
- Long-grain rice (2 cups dry for the week)
- Spaghetti (8 oz)
- Potatoes (1.5 lb)
- Butter and milk
- Garlic (fresh cloves) and garlic powder
- Cornstarch
- Honey and mild soy sauce
- Cinnamon
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil