Braised Chicken with Figs without clove brine

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)[...]

3 slices bacon , cut crosswise into thin strips 8 chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds in all) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 onion[...]

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[...]

4 chicken breasts salt black pepper 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (Olive oil works good, too) 1 carrot , scraped and cut into 1/2 inch wide[...]