first cut slits across the chicken so it cooks quicker and absorbs salsa in the end. heat oil in large fry pan and place chicken skin down, cook until done flipping at least once.
in sauce pan add tomato and chiles and water and cook until tender. add to blender with garlic and thyme salt to taste.
when chicken is fully cooked, add salsa from blender to pan with chicken and add bay leaves. cover , lower temp and let simmer about 10 minutes more.
FYI : u can boil the chicken instead for a lower fat version, if u go that route add onion to the pot for a little extra flavor.
