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:
- 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
- Peaches: $1.69 each
- Season's Steamable Medley: $1.79 each

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Steamable Vegetable Medley and Coleslaw
Description: Juicy oven-baked chicken drumsticks seasoned with pantry spices are roasted until golden and crispy, making a satisfying and affordable dinner for two. A steamed vegetable medley and a scoop of ready-made 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 approximately 1 lb of drumsticks (about 3-4 pieces) for 2 people at $0.89/lb, totaling roughly $0.89. Steam 1 bag of the Steamable Medley and serve half the $3.99 coleslaw container tonight, saving the rest for Thursday.
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: Pre-seasoned chicken pieces are pan-seared in garlic-infused oil until golden, then served over fluffy couscous with sauteed baby bella mushrooms for a hearty, flavor-packed weeknight meal. The mushrooms add an earthy richness that elevates this simple dish into something special.
Sale items used: Seasoned Chicken (x2), Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken, Baby Bella Mushrooms
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Buy 2 units of Seasoned Chicken at $1.15 each (1 per person). Use the full 8-oz pkg of Baby Bella Mushrooms and prepare the full box of Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken, which serves 2 comfortably.
Recipes:
- Couscous Pilaf with Sauteed Mushrooms
- Mushroom Couscous

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Shrimp with Steamable Vegetable Medley and Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Description: Plump Argentine red shrimp are quickly sauteed in a garlic-butter skillet with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes, ready in under 15 minutes. Served alongside a steamed vegetable medley and soft Hawaiian sweet rolls for dipping, this meal feels indulgent without breaking the budget.
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: The full 16-oz bag of shrimp is ideal for 2 people as a main dish. Steam 1 bag of the Steamable Medley and serve 2-3 Hawaiian sweet rolls per person from the pack, saving the remaining rolls for snacking or another use.
Recipes:
- Garlic Shrimp Hawaiian Rolls
- King's Hawaiian Shrimp Rolls

Thursday
Meal: Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Cucumber Salad and Earthly Grains Side
Description: A second round of oven-baked drumsticks keeps things easy and economical, this time paired with a crisp, lightly dressed cucumber salad and a simple Earthly Grains grain side for a well-balanced plate. The cool cucumber salad provides a refreshing contrast to the warm, savory chicken.
Sale items used: Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack, Cucumbers, Earthly Grains (x1 at $0.99), Coleslaw (leftover from Monday)
Prep time: 45 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of drumsticks (about 3-4 pieces) for 2 people at $0.89/lb. Slice the full cucumber package into a simple salad with pantry vinegar, oil, and herbs. Prepare the $0.99 Earthly Grains side as directed for 2 servings.
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: Sliced mushrooms are sauteed in olive oil with garlic and thyme, then spooned over a warm couscous base for a satisfying meatless bowl that is full of umami flavor. A bright, fresh peach salsa made with diced peaches, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice adds a sweet and tangy finish that makes this dish feel vibrant and seasonal.
Sale items used: Mushrooms 16-oz pkg, Earthly Grains (x1 at $3.29), Peaches (x2)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use the full 16-oz mushroom package, which is plenty for 2 generous bowls. Dice 2 fresh peaches for the salsa. Prepare the $3.29 Earthly Grains as the couscous base, which provides 2 hearty servings.
Recipes:
- Mushroom Couscous
- Couscous Pilaf with Sauteed Mushrooms
- Peach Salsa Couscous Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Perdue Fresh Chicken Drumsticks Family Pack (2 lbs total, used across Monday and Thursday): $1.78
- Seasoned Chicken (x2 units for Tuesday): $2.30
- Fremont Argentine Red Shrimp 16 oz. Frozen (x1 bag): $9.99
- Season's Steamable Medley (x2 bags, one for Monday and one for Wednesday): $3.58
- Baby Bella Mushrooms 8-oz pkg (x1 for Tuesday): $1.29
- Mushrooms 16-oz pkg (x1 for Friday): $1.69
- Cucumbers pkg (x1 for Thursday): $2.99
- Coleslaw (x1 container, used Monday and Thursday): $3.99
- L'oven Fresh Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (x1 pack for Wednesday): $2.45
- Earthly Grains Couscous Chicken (x1 box for Tuesday): $2.89
- Earthly Grains (x1 at $0.99 for Thursday): $0.99
- Earthly Grains (x1 at $3.29 for Friday): $3.29
- Peaches (x2 for Friday peach salsa): $3.38

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and sauteing)
- Garlic (fresh or minced)
- Salt and black pepper
- Paprika and onion powder (for drumstick seasoning)
- Red pepper flakes (for shrimp skillet)
- Lemon (for shrimp and cucumber salad)
- White or apple cider vinegar (for cucumber salad dressing)
- Fresh or dried thyme (for mushroom bowl)
- Fresh cilantro and red onion (for peach salsa)
- Lime juice (for peach salsa)