Pozole Verde

Ingredients:

9 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, chopped
3 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs (you can use breast if you want / less flavor though)
1 pound tomatillos, husked
2 fresh jalapeño chiles, quartered
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (15-oz) cans white hominy, rinsed and drained
Garnishes: sliced radish, sliced avocado, sliced jalapeno, c