Perfect Roast Chicken | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 2 medium Idaho potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3 medium celery ribs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Baby Bam
• 1 broiler chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), giblets and cavity fat removed, rinsed well and patted dry
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf