Braised Chicken with Figs without paprika caramel

2 tablespoons butter , divided 2 chicken breast halves , bone-in, skinned 2 chicken thighs , bone-in, skinned 2 chicken drumsticks , bone-in, skinned 1/2[...]

1/2 lb white pearl onion, unpeeled 1 tablespoon butter , divided 2 teaspoons butter , divided 1 cup onion , slivered 1/2 cup carrot , thinly sliced 1/2 cup[...]

1 small chicken or 1 medium chicken , cut into serving pieces (or your favorite mix of chicken parts) salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon[...]

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large onions , thinly sliced 1 piece gingerroot , peeled and minced (3 inches) 8 cloves garlic , minced 2 -3 green serrano[...]

3 1/2 lbs whole chickens , cut into 8 pieces (rinsed and patted dry) 2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 8 tablespoons unsalted butter ,[...]