Braised Chicken With Tomatoes and Olives

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil , plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 whole chicken legs (about 2 1/2 pounds) salt & freshly ground black pepper 1[...]

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs kosher salt , to taste fresh ground black pepper , to taste 2 yellow bell[...]

1 lb tomato , cut into wedges (3 to 4 medium) 1 large onion , cut into wedges, leaving root ends intact 1/2 cup drained brine-cured black olives, pitted if[...]