Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 to 6 medium skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1 large yellow onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves, optional
• 1 cup dry white wine, like a dry riesling
• 2 tablespoons butter, optional