Raw Chicken
Uncooked chicken dropped by chickens. It restores 2 hunger points but has a 30% chance to inflict Hunger.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryFood
Version Added
Version Added1.0
Item ID
Item IDraw_chicken
Overview
Raw Chicken is a food item in the Food category of Minecraft, obtained through killing chickens. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Raw Chicken. Eating it restores 2 hunger (1 drumstick) and 1.2 saturation points. This item was added to the game in the 1.0 full release.
In this database, Raw Chicken sits alongside 36 other Food entries, each with its own page. Restoring 2 hunger and 1.2 saturation, Raw Chicken keeps your hunger bar topped up so natural health regeneration can continue; higher saturation means you stay full for longer before needing to eat again.
How to Obtain
- Killing chickens
Food Value
Hunger Restored
Hunger Restored2 (1 drumsticks)
Saturation
Saturation1.2
Notes
Eating has a 30% chance to apply Hunger for 30 seconds. Smelts into cooked chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Raw Chicken in Minecraft?
Raw Chicken is obtained through killing chickens. It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Raw Chicken used for?
Raw Chicken is eaten to restore 2 hunger and 1.2 saturation, helping you keep your hunger bar full and regenerate health.
How many Raw Chicken can you stack?
Raw Chicken stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Raw Chicken be enchanted?
No. Raw Chicken cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Raw Chicken added to Minecraft?
Raw Chicken was added in the 1.0 full release and remains part of the Food category in the current 1.21 release.