Ingredients
- 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and torn into pieces, some seeds discarded
- 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and torn into pieces, some seeds discarded
- 1 cup chopped white onion
- 3 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1 tablespoon piloncillo (Mexican cane sugar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch ground cloves
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lard
- 2 ounces Mexican dark chocolate, finely chopped or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch cayenne
- One 4 1/2- to 5-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1/4 cup finely sliced scallions, for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
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