| 3 | oz | Tablet of Mexican chocolate |
| 4 | lb | Chicken; cut in serving pieces |
| | Salt and black pepper; to taste |
| 1/4 | c | Vegetable oil |
| 1 | c | Sesame seeds |
| 4 | lg | Ripe tomatoes |
| 2 | md | Onions |
| 8 | | Garlic cloves |
| 6 | lg | Sprigs fresh thyme; or 1 teaspoon dried |
| 4 | | Sprigs fresh marjoram; or 1/2 teaspoon dried |
| 4 | | Sprigs fresh oregano; or 1/2 teaspoon dried |
| | Mexican oregano |
| 1 | ts | Ground black pepper |
| 1 1/2 | | Inch stick Mexican cinnamon |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground cloves |
| 1/4 | c | Chicken stock or water; as needed, up to 1/2, up to |
| 2 | | Tart; firm green apples, peeled, cored and sliced in 8 wedges |
| 1 | lg | Ripe plantain; peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds |
| 1/2 | c | Blanched whole almonds |
