2 dried Ancho chilies
3 dried New Mexico or Guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon anise seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
6 black peppercorns
One 1/2-inch cinnamon stick
3 tablespoons lard
1 1/2 tablespoons raisins
10 whole almonds
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 1/2 ounces Mexican chocolate, coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 3-4-pound chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (for garnish)