ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Pan-Seared Fresh Seasoned Chicken with Sliced White Mushrooms and Avocado
Description: Juicy pre-seasoned chicken breasts are seared golden in a skillet and topped with sauteed sliced white mushrooms for a savory, satisfying dinner for two. Creamy sliced avocado served alongside adds richness and freshness to round out the plate.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Chicken, Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg, Avocados
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of Fresh Seasoned Chicken (about 0.5 lb per person); use the full 8 oz pkg of mushrooms split between two plates; slice 1 avocado and divide evenly between servings.
Recipes:
- Pan-Seared Chicken with Oyster Mushrooms

Tuesday
Meal: Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Chicken Tenderloin Lettuce Wraps with Mini Cucumbers
Description: Cooked chicken tenderloins are tossed in a quick peanut butter and grape jelly glaze, then wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a fun, flavor-packed meal for two. Sliced mini cucumbers served on the side add cool crunch and balance the sweet-savory wraps.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Simply Nature Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, Berryhill Grape Jelly, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins (about 0.5 lb per person); use 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 2 tablespoons grape jelly for the glaze; slice half the cucumber pack for the side and refrigerate the rest for Thursday.
Recipes:
- PB Chicken Lettuce Wraps for a Light Clean Eating Meal Idea!
- Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Wednesday
Meal: Grilled Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers with Avocado and California Red Grapes
Description: Pre-seasoned beef skewers are grilled to juicy perfection and plated alongside creamy sliced avocado and sweet chilled red grapes for a colorful, satisfying dinner for two. The combination of savory beef, buttery avocado, and fresh fruit makes this a well-balanced and impressive weeknight meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz, Avocados, California Red Grapes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 package of Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers (7 oz total, split between two people as a lighter main); slice 1 avocado and divide evenly; portion approximately 0.5 lb of red grapes to share between two servings.

Thursday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Nugget Platter with Protein Bread, Cheddar, and Mini Cucumbers
Description: Baked crispy chicken nuggets are arranged on a platter with slices of protein bread, melted or cold cheddar cheese, and fresh mini cucumbers for a casual, satisfying dinner for two. This easy build-your-own platter style meal is quick to assemble and delivers great variety and flavor with minimal effort.
Sale items used: John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets 24 oz, L'oven Fresh Protein Bread 18 oz, Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz, Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately half the 24 oz nugget bag (about 12 oz) for two people and refrigerate the rest; serve 2 slices of protein bread per person; divide the 8 oz cheddar pack as desired across the week; use the remaining cucumber half from Tuesday.
Recipes:
- Cheesy Chicken Nuggets Recipe by Tasty
- Cheesy Chicken Nuggets
- The Best Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets!

Friday
Meal: Skillet-Cooked Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins with Blueberry Pan Sauce and Cantaloupe
Description: Chicken tenderloins are pan-cooked until golden, then finished with a quick blueberry pan sauce made from fresh blueberries, a splash of broth, and a touch of honey for a vibrant and elegant dinner for two. Fresh sliced cantaloupe served on the side adds a sweet, juicy contrast that makes this feel like a special end-of-week meal.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Blueberries, Athena Cantaloupe
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serving note: Use approximately 1 lb of chicken tenderloins (about 0.5 lb per person) from the family pack; use half the pint of blueberries for the pan sauce; slice a quarter of the cantaloupe per person and refrigerate the rest for snacking.
Recipes:
- Savory Blueberry Sauce for Pork or Chicken Recipe
- Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Sauce

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Seasoned Chicken (1 lb): $4.99
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (2 lbs total, used across Tuesday and Friday): $4.58
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers 7 oz (x1 pack): $5.99
- Sliced White Mushrooms 8 oz pkg (x1): $1.29
- Avocados (x2, one for Monday and one for Wednesday): $1.18
- California Red Grapes (0.5 lb): $0.65
- Mini Cucumbers 16 oz pkg (x1, used Tuesday and Thursday): $1.69
- Blueberries (x1 pint): $1.99
- Athena Cantaloupe (x1): $1.99
- Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Medium or Mild Cheddar 8 oz (x1): $1.49
- L'oven Fresh Protein Bread 18 oz (x1): $3.99
- John Soules Foods "67" Chicken Nuggets 24 oz (x1): $6.70
- Simply Nature Organic Creamy Peanut Butter 16 oz (x1): $4.39
- Berryhill Grape Jelly 30 oz (x1): $2.59

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or cooking oil for searing and grilling
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder or fresh garlic
- Chicken or vegetable broth (small amount for blueberry pan sauce)
- Honey (for blueberry pan sauce)
- Butter (optional, for pan sauce finish)
- Lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce, for Tuesday wraps)