Authentic Lebanese Molokhia (Jute Leaf Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds chicken breast or thighs
• 1 medium onion (halved)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 cups water
• 3-4 ounces dried molokhia
• 3 medium onions (cut into chunks)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon 7 Spice
• 1 tablespoon dried coriander
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• ½ lemon (sliced)