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Meal Plan for the Week of January 12, 2026

Nikki Lee
by Nikki Lee Updated: January 7, 2026

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This Week’s Tips for Success

Monday: Easy Sesame Chicken
Meal Prep Tip: Prep the sauce and cut the chicken ahead of time so dinner comes together quickly.
Customization: Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles depending on what you have on hand.

Tuesday: Easy Beef Barbacoa
Meal Prep Tip: This can be made in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or oven, whichever works best for your day.
Customization: Use leftovers for tacos, burrito bowls, or sandwiches later in the week.

Wednesday: Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi
Meal Prep Tip: Peel and devein shrimp earlier in the day for faster cooking (or buy them already cooked).
Serving Idea: Serve over pasta, rice pilaf, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Thursday: Air Fryer Hamburgers
Meal Prep Tip: Shape the patties ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to cook.
Customization: Add your favorite burger toppings or keep it simple with cheese and pickles.

Friday: Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings
Meal Prep Tip: Pat wings dry before cooking for the crispiest results.
Customization: Toss in your favorite BBQ sauce or keep some plain for dipping.

Weekend Treat: Croissant Waffles (Croffles)
Make-Ahead Tip: These cook quickly, making them perfect for a relaxed weekend breakfast.
Fun Idea: Top with powdered sugar, fruit, or drizzle with chocolate or maple syrup.

Each meal plan includes five dinner recipes the whole family will love, with a nice variety to keep things interesting. Add a side dish or salad, and you have a complete meal!

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