3 braised thighs fennel olives Recipes

coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, whole black peppercorns, coarse kosher salt, whole duck leg-thigh pieces (about 7 3/4 lb), trimmed of excess skin and fat, brandy, dry white wine, low-salt chicken broth, onions, halved, cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges, garlic cloves, peeled, lemon peel (yellow part only ), bay leaves, carrots, peeled , halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, picholine * or other brine-cured green olives, honey (optional)

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