Braised Chicken with Figs with cilantro

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[...]

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[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (3 1/2-4 lb) chicken , cut in quarters salt fresh ground black pepper 2 medium onions , diced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (a[...]