ALDI Standard Meal Plan

SALE ITEMS FOUND

Meats on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack: $0.89/lb
- Ahi Tuna Steaks: $8.99
- Morton's of Omaha Beef Tenderloin: $2.99/lb
- Fresh Pork: $3.99/lb
- Kirkwood Fresh Chicken Tenderloins: $3.99/lb
- MSC Certified Sockeye: $13.99
- Fremont Fish Tilapia Fillets: $8.85
- Fremont Tilapia: $3.99
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen: $9.99
- Seasoned Chicken: $1.15 each

Vegetables on sale:
- Driscoll's Strawberries: $1.89
- Washington Red Apples: $2.79
- Peaches: $1.69
- Baby Bella Mushrooms: $1.29 per 8-oz. pkg
- Mushrooms: $1.69 per 16-oz. pkg
- Cucumbers: $2.99 per 11.15-12 oz. pkg
- Organic Peaches: $3.99 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Steamable Vegetable Medley and Coleslaw
Description: Two to three chicken drumsticks are seasoned with pantry spices and roasted until golden and crispy, making a satisfying and budget-friendly dinner for one. A microwaved steamable vegetable medley and a scoop of creamy coleslaw round out the plate with color and crunch.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Season's Steamable Medley, Coleslaw
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use 2-3 drumsticks (approximately 0.5 lb); freeze remaining drumsticks for Thursday. Use 1 bag of steamable medley and serve roughly 1/2 cup of coleslaw from the container, saving the rest for the week.
Recipes:
- Crunchy baked chicken with coleslaw
- Sheet Pan Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables

Tuesday
Meal: Garlic-Pan-Seared Seasoned Chicken over Earthly Grains Couscous with Baby Bella Mushrooms
Description: A single piece of pre-seasoned chicken is pan-seared in garlic and olive oil until juicy and caramelized, then served over fluffy couscous for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Sliced baby bella mushrooms are sauteed alongside and spooned over the top for an earthy, satisfying finish.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken, Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 piece of seasoned chicken ($1.15 each). Prepare half of the couscous package and save the rest for Friday. Use roughly half of the 8-oz baby bella mushroom package, saving the rest for Friday.
Recipes:
- Couscous Pilaf with Sauteed Mushrooms
- Mushroom Couscous

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Shrimp with Steamable Vegetable Medley and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: A generous portion of Argentine red shrimp is quickly sauteed in butter, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon until pink and tender, creating a restaurant-quality skillet meal at home. Served alongside a steamed vegetable medley and two soft Hawaiian sweet rolls for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Sale items used: Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen, Season's Steamable Medley, L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 6-8 shrimp (roughly 0.5 lb) from the 16 oz bag; freeze the remaining shrimp for later use. Use 1 bag of steamable medley. Serve 2 Hawaiian sweet rolls and store the rest of the pack for snacking or future meals.
Recipes:
- Garlic Shrimp Hawaiian Rolls
- King's Hawaiian Shrimp Rolls

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Cucumber Salad and Earthly Grains Side
Description: Reserved drumsticks from Monday are re-seasoned with a fresh spice rub and baked again until crispy, giving a second life to a budget-friendly protein. A cool, thinly sliced cucumber salad dressed with vinegar and herbs pairs perfectly alongside a simple Earthly Grains grain side.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (from Monday's purchase, thawed), Cucumbers, Earthly Grains
Prep time: 40 minutes
Serving note: Use 2-3 drumsticks thawed from Monday's family pack purchase. Slice roughly one-third of the cucumber package for the salad. Prepare one serving of the Earthly Grains side ($0.99 item).
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks – Easy & Delicious
- Crispy Baked Chicken Drumsticks – Easy Delicious Oven Recipe
- Pomegranate Glazed Drumsticks With Cucumber Salad and Green Beans

Friday
Meal: Sauteed Mushroom and Couscous Bowl with Fresh Peach Salsa
Description: The remaining baby bella mushrooms are sauteed in olive oil with garlic and thyme, then piled over leftover couscous for a hearty and satisfying meatless bowl. A bright fresh peach salsa made with diced peach, a little red onion, and a splash of lime juice adds sweetness and acidity that makes this simple dish feel vibrant and special.
Sale items used: Baby Bella Mushrooms (remainder from Tuesday), Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken (remainder from Tuesday), Peaches
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use the remaining half of the 8-oz baby bella package. Use the remaining half of the couscous package prepared on Tuesday. Dice 1 fresh peach for the salsa; the peaches are sold by the package so use one peach from the bag purchased this week.
Recipes:
- Mushroom Couscous
- Couscous Pilaf with Sauteed Mushrooms
- Peach Salsa Couscous Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (approx. 1 lb for 2 meals): $0.89
- Seasoned Chicken (x1): $1.15
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen (x1 bag): $9.99
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 bags): $3.58
- Coleslaw (x1 container): $3.99
- Baby Bella Mushrooms 8-oz. pkg (x1): $1.29
- Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken (x1 pkg): $2.89
- Earthly Grains (x1 pkg): $0.99
- Cucumbers (x1 pkg): $2.99
- Peaches (x1 pkg): $1.69
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1 pkg): $2.45

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika
- Dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Red wine vinegar or white vinegar (for cucumber salad)
- Fresh or bottled lemon juice
- Red onion (small)
- Lime juice (for peach salsa)