The easiest and most delicious homemade chicken gyros recipe

Peel and chop the garlic and set aside.

Pour half a litre of water and the juice of half a lemon into a large saucepan. Add the bay leaf, fresh parsley, thyme, honey, salt, garlic and peppercorns. Bring to boil for 1 minute.

Remove from the heat and leave to cool for about 30 minutes.

Place the chicken pieces in a deep dish, pour in the marinade and leave for 30 minutes.

Strain the chicken with the stock and place it on kitchen paper to remove the excess.

Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken pieces until golden brown.

Serve on a plate with the pita bread, tzatziki sauce, a little chopped parsley and a dash of paprika.