ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Baked Chicken Wings with Grape Tomatoes and Zucchini
Description: Crispy oven-baked chicken wings seasoned with simple salt, pepper, and garlic make a fun and familiar dinner kids will love. Roasted grape tomatoes and sliced zucchini cook alongside the wings for an easy one-pan meal scaled perfectly for two.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (40 oz.), Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.), Zucchini
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 45 minutes total
Serving note: Use approximately half the 40 oz. party pack (about 20 oz. of wings) for 2 people, saving the rest for Friday; use the full 10 oz. pkg. of grape tomatoes and about 0.5 lb of zucchini. Make-ahead tip - season wings up to a day ahead and refrigerate uncovered for crispier skin.

Tuesday
Meal: Pan-Seared Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Multicolored Peppers on 12 Grain Bread
Description: Thin-sliced pork chops sear up quickly in a skillet and are layered onto hearty 12 grain bread with sweet sauteed multicolored peppers for a kid-friendly open-faced sandwich dinner. The colorful peppers add a mild sweetness that kids enjoy, and the whole meal comes together in under 20 minutes.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Multicolored Peppers (3-pack), L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread (24 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of thin-sliced pork chops for 2 people at $2.99/lb; use 1 pepper from the 3-pack (saving the other 2 for Thursday); use 4 slices of bread from the loaf.

Wednesday
Meal: Skillet Thin-Sliced Pork Chops with Zucchini and Croissants
Description: Tender thin-sliced pork chops are cooked in a buttery skillet alongside sliced zucchini for a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner. Warm, flaky croissants on the side make this meal feel special and are always a hit with kids.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops, Zucchini, Bake Shop Mini or Large Croissants (10-10.5 oz.)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of thin-sliced pork chops for 2 people at $2.99/lb; use about 0.5 lb of zucchini (from the same purchase as Monday); use 1 package of croissants and serve 2-3 per person.
Recipes:
- Skillet Pork Chops with Zucchini Recipe

Thursday
Meal: Seared Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender with Multicolored Peppers and Grape Tomatoes
Description: A juicy petite beef tender seared to a perfect medium and sliced thin is a special dinner that even picky eaters enjoy when served with sweet roasted peppers and burst grape tomatoes. Keep seasoning simple with salt and pepper so the mild, tender beef is the star of the plate.
Sale items used: Morton's of Omaha Fresh Rosemary or Steakhouse Petite Beef Tender, Multicolored Peppers (remaining from Tuesday), Cherub Grape Tomatoes (10 oz. pkg.)
Prep time: 15 minutes active, 35 minutes total
Serving note: Purchase approximately 1 lb of petite beef tender for 2 people at $6.99/lb; use the remaining 2 peppers from Tuesday's 3-pack; use 1 full 10 oz. pkg. of grape tomatoes. Make-ahead tip - let the beef rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before searing for more even cooking.

Friday
Meal: Chicken Wings Tossed in Maple Glaze with Pita Crackers and Green Grapes
Description: The reserved wings from Monday get a sweet and sticky maple glaze that kids absolutely love, baked until caramelized and finger-licking good. Crunchy pita crackers and a handful of fresh green grapes round out the plate for a fun Friday dinner that feels like a treat.
Sale items used: Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings (reserved portion from Monday), Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup (12.5 oz.), Savoritz Pita Crackers (5 oz.), California Green Grapes
Prep time: 10 minutes active, 40 minutes total
Serving note: Use the remaining approximately 20 oz. of wings from the Monday pack; use 3-4 tablespoons of maple syrup from the bottle (the rest keeps for breakfasts); serve the full 5 oz. bag of pita crackers between 2 people; purchase about 0.5 lb of green grapes.

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Buffalo Party Pack Chicken Wings, 40 oz. (x1 pack, shared across Monday and Friday): $4.99
- Fresh Family Pack Thin-Sliced Boneless Pork Chops (2 lbs total, used Tuesday and Wednesday at $2.99/lb): $5.98
- Morton's of Omaha Petite Beef Tender (1 lb at $6.99/lb): $6.99
- Cherub Grape Tomatoes, 10 oz. pkg. (x2 pkgs, one for Monday and one for Thursday): $3.98
- Zucchini (1 lb total, shared across Monday and Wednesday at $1.19/lb): $1.19
- Multicolored Peppers (x1 three-pack, shared across Tuesday and Thursday): $2.49
- L'oven Fresh 12 Grain Wide Pan Bread, 24 oz. (x1 loaf): $2.69
- Bake Shop Mini or Large Croissants, 10-10.5 oz. (x1 pkg.): $2.79
- Specially Selected Pure Maple Syrup, 12.5 oz. (x1 bottle): $5.29
- Savoritz Pita Crackers, 5 oz. (x1 bag): $2.49
- California Green Grapes (0.5 lb at $1.29/lb): $0.65

Pantry staples needed:
- Olive oil or butter (for searing and roasting)
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Cooking spray or foil for sheet pan