3 figs escarole Recipes

port or other sweet red wine, dried figs, halved, all-purpose flour, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, chicken thighs (about 1 lb), skinned, chicken drumsticks (about 1 lb), skinned, chicken breast halves (about 1 lb), skinned, olive oil, divided, shallots, peeled, minced fresh thyme, ground fennel seeds, garlic cloves, crushed, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, honey, cider vinegar, olive oil, escarole, coarsely chopped, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, salt, freshly ground black pepper

bacon slices, head escarole, extra-virgin olive oil, minced shallots, balsamic vinegar, fresh orange juice, dried figs, chopped, sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, crumbled blue cheese (about 4 oz)