Braised Chicken with Figs with cinnamon

5 dried ancho chiles 2 dried new mexico red chili peppers 1/3 cup sesame seed 1/4 teaspoon anise seed 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed 2[...]

8 organic boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 11/2 pounds), trimmed of excess fat Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive[...]

4 tablespoons olive oil 2 lbs chicken cutlets (8) 1 large onion , peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup chicken stock 10 large tomatoes , peeled and seeded, can[...]