Braised Chicken with Figs without back beans

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 ,[...]

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs kosher salt , to taste fresh ground black pepper , to taste 2 yellow bell[...]

8 bone-in chicken thighs , skin removed 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt , divided fresh coarse ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large sweet onions ,[...]