Rosalia Sr.'s Pollo Pipian

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Chicken:

1 whole 4-pound/1 kg chicken, cut in pieces

Olive oil, for searing

1 head garlic, halved

1 onion, quartered

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sauce:

1/2 cup/125 ml pumpkin seeds, toasted

1/2 cup/125 ml sesame seeds, toasted

6 cloves garlic, peeled and roasted

4 guajillo chiles, roasted

1 ancho chile, roasted

2 whole cloves

2 onions, quartered and roasted

One 1/2-inch cinnamon stick

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup/125 ml chicken stock or water

Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Corn tortillas, for serving