| 1 | | Chicken; whole cut into 8 serving pieces |
| 6 | c | Chicken Stock; homemade |
| 5 | | Ancho Chiles; dried, stems and seeds removed |
| 2 | | Guajillo Chiles; dried stems and seeds removed or substitute New Mexican |
| 5 | | Black Peppercorns; whole |
| 5 | | Cloves; whole |
| 2 | | Cinnamon Stick; 2" pieces |
| 1 | | White Onion;peeled,quartered |
| 10 | | Cloves Garlic |
| 3 | tb | Lard or Vegetable oil |
| 1 | sm | French Roll; sliced |
| 1 | sm | Plantain; or substitute a banana |
| 2 | tb | Raisins |
| 1/4 | c | Sesame Seeds |
| 10 | | Almonds; whole |
| 2 | md | Tomatoes; quartered |
| 3 | | Marjoram sprigs, or Oregano |
| 1 | | Bar Mexican Chocolate; or to taste, (3.5oz is best) use Ibarra or Abuelita |
| 2 | | Avocado leaves; bay leaves |
| | Salt to taste |
