ALDI Kid-Friendly Meal Plan

5-DAY MEAL PLAN

Monday
Meal: Crispy Chicken Tenderloin Strips with Corn
Description: Juicy chicken tenderloins are breaded and pan-fried until golden and crispy, served alongside a sweet buttered corn on the cob. This simple, familiar meal is a guaranteed hit with kids who love crunchy chicken strips.
Sale items used: Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins, Sweet Corn
Prep time: 25 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.35 lb chicken tenderloins (roughly 2 pieces) and 1 ear of corn from the 4-pack; freeze remaining corn for later use.
Recipes:
- Crispy Baked Cornflake Chicken Strips
- Cornflake Crusted Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard

Tuesday
Meal: BBQ Pork Ribs with Baked Beans
Description: Tender pork ribs are slow-cooked and coated in a sweet, mild BBQ sauce, then served with a side of warm baked beans. It's a cozy, hearty meal that kids enjoy for its sticky-sweet flavor and finger-food fun.
Sale items used: Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs, Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans, Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 65 minutes (ribs benefit from slow baking; can be started early or the day before and reheated)
Serving note: Use about 0.5 lb pork ribs and about 3/4 cup baked beans (about a quarter of the can); refrigerate remaining beans for another meal.

Wednesday
Meal: Classic Beef Burgers with Melted Havarti
Description: A juicy beef patty is grilled to perfection and topped with melted Havarti cheese, served on a soft brioche bun. This classic burger is a kid-favorite comfort food with mild, cheesy flavor.
Sale items used: Fresh Ground Beef Chub, Emporium Selection Deli-Sliced Havarti, Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use about 0.35 lb ground beef formed into one patty, 1 slice of Havarti cheese, and 1 brioche bun; freeze extra buns for future meals.
Recipes:
- Crunchy Havarti and Pickle Hamburger

Thursday
Meal: Grilled Beef Skewers with Zucchini
Description: Seasoned beef skewers are grilled alongside tender zucchini slices for a simple, flavorful dinner. The mild seasoning and fun stick-food format make this appealing for kids.
Sale items used: Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers, Organic Zucchini
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serving note: Use 1 beef skewer (7 oz) and about 0.5 lb zucchini, sliced into rounds and grilled or sauteed.

Friday
Meal: Beef Franks with Kettle Chips
Description: Classic beef franks are grilled and served in a soft hot dog roll with a side of crunchy kettle chips. This easy, familiar meal is quick to make and always a kid-pleaser.
Sale items used: Parkview Uncured Beef Franks, Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls, Clancy's Original Kettle Chips
Prep time: 15 minutes
Serving note: Use 2 beef franks from the 15 oz pack, 1 hot dog roll, and a small handful (about 1 oz) of kettle chips; refrigerate or freeze remaining franks and rolls.
Recipes:
- Fenway Franks: Classic Boston Hot Dogs Recipe

SHOPPING LIST

Buy on sale:
- Fresh Family Pack Chicken Tenderloins (0.35 lb): $0.80
- Sweet Corn (1 pack): $2.39
- Smithfield Fresh St. Louis Pork Ribs (0.5 lb): $1.25
- Dakota's Pride Assorted Baked Beans (1 can): $1.99
- Burman's Assorted BBQ Sauce (1 bottle): $1.69
- Fresh Ground Beef Chub (0.35 lb): $1.26
- Emporium Selection Deli-Sliced Havarti (1 pack): $1.45
- Specially Selected Brioche Burger Buns (1 pack): $3.99
- Fresh Seasoned Beef Skewers (1 each): $5.99
- Organic Zucchini (0.5 lb): $1.20
- Parkview Uncured Beef Franks (1 pack): $4.49
- Specially Selected Brioche Hot Dog Rolls (1 pack): $3.29
- Clancy's Original Kettle Chips (1 bag): $1.89

Pantry staples needed:
- Cooking oil
- Salt and pepper
- Butter
- All-purpose flour or breadcrumbs for chicken coating