Our Story | The Rockin Chicken
Lima's tradition, Hartford's table
The Rockin Chicken's journey started in 2016 at the South end of Hartford. It was always a dream for Dr. Miguel A. Colán to recreate those childhood memories growing up in Lima, where Sundays meant family gatherings around the table!
Authentic Pollo a la Brasa al Carbon
The story of the Rockin Chicken starts while Dr. Colan was growing up in Lima, Peru. Going out with family to Pollerias a la Brasa as they call restaurants specializing in charcoal rotisserie chicken, was almost a weekly tradition. It is in these restaurants that Peruvian families get to enjoy chickens perfectly cooked in fiery charcoal rotisserie ovens. The Rockin Chicken grew out of this dream to recreate those dining experiences so dear to his family’s heart.
charcoal ovens crafted in Peru
At the Rockin Chicken, our fresh never frozen chickens are marinated for over 24 hours in a special secret blend. It is this combination of marinated chickens cooked with natural wood charcoal in ovens that were handcrafted in Peru and shipped directly to Hartford that creates these delicious moist chickens that are one of a kind.
Best Peruvian food in Hartford County
We cannot wait for the community to come in and taste not only the authentic charcoal rotisserie chicken, but also the wide range of authentic Peruvian cuisine our restaurant has to offer. Using many of the family recipes, we have created a menu that is healthy, delicious, wholesome and affordable.
