ALDI Standard Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Oven-Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings with Zucchini Coins
Description: A generous portion of crispy oven-baked buffalo chicken wings is paired with golden-roasted zucchini coins for a satisfying and flavor-packed dinner for two. The wings are tossed in buffalo sauce and baked until caramelized, while the zucchini gets a quick seasoning and roasts alongside for an easy one-pan side.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.), Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately half the 40 oz. party pack (about 20 oz. of wings) for two people, saving the rest for another use or freezing; plan to buy about 0.75 lb of zucchini. Since total cook time is around 45 minutes, preheat the oven while you prep the wings to keep things on schedule.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Multicolored Pepper Saute and Crusty Bread
Description: Thin-sliced boneless pork chops are quickly seared in a hot skillet until golden and juicy, then served alongside a vibrant saute of multicolored peppers seasoned with garlic and olive oil. Slices of large croissant or crusty bread round out the plate for a colorful and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers (3-pack), Bake Shop Large Croissants
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of pork chops for two people at $2.99/lb, estimated cost $2.99; use the full 3-pack of multicolored peppers across Tuesday and Thursday meals; buy one pack of large croissants at $2.79 and use two croissants for this meal.

Wednesday
Meal: Sliced Petite Beef Tender with Grape Tomato Pan Sauce and Grain Bread
Description: A petite beef tender is seared and sliced, then finished with a quick pan sauce made from burst grape tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs for a restaurant-quality dinner at home. Thick slices of 12 grain wide pan bread soak up the savory tomato sauce beautifully alongside the tender beef.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.), L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of petite beef tender for two people at $6.99/lb, estimated cost $6.99; use the full 10 oz. package of grape tomatoes in the pan sauce; use two to three slices of the grain bread per person. Since the beef benefits from a 10-minute rest after cooking, plan to start the tomato sauce while the meat rests.

Thursday
Meal: Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Zucchini and Tomato Skillet
Description: Leftover thin-sliced pork chops are quickly pan-cooked and combined with sliced zucchini and any remaining grape tomatoes in a simple one-skillet meal seasoned with Italian herbs. This hearty and colorful skillet dinner comes together in under 30 minutes and makes great use of produce already in the fridge.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Zucchini, Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.)
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Purchase an additional 1 lb of pork chops for this meal at $2.99/lb, estimated cost $2.99; use the remaining zucchini from the Monday purchase (the 0.75 lb should cover both days); use a second 10 oz. package of grape tomatoes or reserve any leftover from Wednesday.
Recipes:
- Greek-Spiced Pork Chops with Warm Zucchini-Feta Salad

Friday
Meal: Croissant Sandwiches with Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad and Green Grapes
Description: Buttery large croissants are split and filled with creamy cranberry almond chicken salad for an elegant and effortless no-cook dinner that feels like a cafe treat at home. A side of fresh California green grapes adds a sweet, refreshing contrast to the rich and savory sandwiches.
Sale items used: Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad (16 oz.), Bake Shop Large Croissants, California Green Grapes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Serving note: One 16 oz. container of chicken salad is plenty for two generous sandwiches; buy one pack of large croissants and use two croissants for this meal (this is a second pack since Tuesday used the first); purchase approximately 0.75 lb of green grapes at $1.29/lb, estimated cost $0.97.
Recipes:
- Amazing Chicken Salad Sandwich

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, 40 oz. pack (x1): $4.99
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (2 lbs total across Tuesday and Thursday): $5.98
- Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender (1 lb): $6.99
- Zucchini (0.75 lb): $0.89
- Multicolored Peppers, 3-pack (x1): $2.49
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz. pkg. (x2): $3.98
- L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread (x1): $2.69
- Bake Shop Large Croissants (x2 packs): $5.58
- Park Street Deli Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad, 16 oz. (x1): $4.99
- California Green Grapes (0.75 lb): $0.97

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic cloves
- Buffalo sauce or hot sauce
- Salt and black pepper
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika