For best results, start your prep the night before. If you can clean and marinate the chicken ahead of time or early in the morning, it will make the cooking process much easier. Or space out the work throughout your day. 

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

Clean and slit the chicken drumsticks.

Step 2: Marinate

In a large bowl, add tomato paste, garlic, and your choice of mixed seasoning to the chicken.

Step 3: Coat with Oil

Add a small amount of oil and mix thoroughly to coat the chicken in the marinade.

Step 4: Refrigerate

Cover the bowl and leave the chicken to marinate in the fridge overnight, or for at least one hour.

Step 5: Prep the Potatoes

While the chicken is marinating, peel and dice potatoes into large cubes.

Step 6: Assemble the Tray

Remove the chicken from the fridge. In one oven-safe tray, add the potatoes and thoroughly coat them with the leftover marinade. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes.

Step 7: First Bake

Cover the tray with aluminium foil and place it in the oven. This will allow the chicken and potatoes to cook through gently.

Step 8: Uncover and Brown

Midway through cooking, remove the foil. Allow the chicken and potatoes to brown and roast until done, checking occasionally.

Step 9: Parboil the Rice

While the chicken is roasting, wash and boil 2 cups of rice. Do not let the rice cook all the way through, parboil only.

Step 10: Sauté the Base

In a separate pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add onions, tomato paste, garlic, and salt.

Step 11: Add Fresh Ingredients

Once the onions have softened, add chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro.

Step 12: Combine with Rice

Drain the parboiled rice and gently fold it into the onion-tomato mixture. Mix carefully to avoid breaking the grains.

Step 13: Steam the Rice

Add a small splash of water, cover the pot, and let the rice steam on low to medium heat until fully cooked.

Step 14: Plate and Serve

Take the chicken and potatoes out of the oven and plate with the spiced rice. Hope this turns out well for you and صحة وعافية !