Chicken Braised in Mole Sauce  

Ingredients

• 2 ounces dried guajillo chilies
• 2 ounces dried ancho chilies
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on
• 4 chicken legs, bone-in and skin on
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 slices dried French bread, cut into cubes
• 1 large tomato, quartered
• 1/2 yellow onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup whole almonds
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 ounces Mexican chocolate
• Salt to taste
• Steamed long-grain rice (see note, below)