Braised Chicken without syrup

itemscope itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> 3 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips 8 chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds in all)[...]

itemscope itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> 4 dried figs, stems removed, and quartered 1/2 cup boiling water 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1[...]

1 medium onion, halved lengthwise and sliced 4 medium-size new potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 cups baby carrots 1 1/4 teaspoons[...]