Braised Chicken with Figs without dates

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[...]

2 teaspoons olive oil 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot (about 2 small) 1 lb chicken breast halve , cut into bite-sized pieces 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free[...]

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

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 yellow onion , finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 sweet potato , peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon olive[...]