Mole poblano au poulet

• 1.8 kg chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
• ½ white onion, for the chicken
• 2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
• 4 dried ancho chillies, stems and seeds removed
• 4 dried mulato chillies, stems and seeds removed
• 3 dried pasilla chillies, stems and seeds removed
• 4 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
• 40 g blanched almonds
• 40 g raisins
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds, plus extra to garnish
• 1 corn tortilla, torn
• 1 slice stale white bread
• ½ white onion, chopped, for the sauce
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• ½ tsp each ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground black pepper and dried oregano
• 60 g Mexican chocolate (or dark chocolate plus 1 tbsp sugar)

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