Homemade Chicken Tamales

Name: Homemade Chicken Tamales
Ingredients: 24 dried corn husks; Boiling water; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds chicken thighs, with skin and bone; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 cup (4-ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Salsa Roja, recipe follows; Classic Southern Cornbread, recipe follows; 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed; 10 dried chiles de arbol; 1(8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 medium white onion, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 cups yellow or white cornmeal, preferably stoneground; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, preferably sunflower, plus additional for the pan