Minecraft has recently introduced the Lava Chicken Add-on to its ever-expanding Marketplace, which introduces a unique chicken recipe that is seen in the trailer of A Minecraft Movie. While its primary goal is to promote the upcoming film, the consumable does have some powerful effects that you can tap into while in-game.
So if you are looking to make the most of the Lava Chicken Add-on in Minecraft, the guide below will help you out.
How to obtain the Minecraft Lava Chicken Add-on
To get your hands on the Lava Chicken Add-on you will need to purchase it directly from the Minecraft Marketplace. As the pack is free, you won’t be required to spend money on it, and all you will have to do is to redeem the add-on from the store.
In order to do it, this is what you will need to do:
- Head over to the in-game store and then look for the Lava Chicken Add-on. You can also click on this link and access the store through your browser.
- Once you find the pack, click on the Purchase option and you will be able to redeem it for free. Now the Download button will pop up, click on it and you will get a dialog box that will confirm the download. Click on Download again in the box to successfully add the Lava Chicken Add-on to Minecraft.
- Once you have the pack installed, click on Activate Ad-on on the same page. This will now let you gain access to the pack when in-game.
- You will now get a prompt to choose an existing world or to create a new one. Pick the one you desire and once you drop, you will have access to Steve’s Lava Chicken consumable.
How to make Steve’s Lava Chicken food in Minecraft
Once you have access to the pack, you will be able to make Steve’s Lava Chicken in Minecraft. It’s a unique consumable or food item that is based on the dish shown in the trailer of A Minecraft Movie.
To craft the item you will need to combine one bucket of lava with a raw chicken on the crafting bench. It’s currently one of the most hilarious recipes in the game and looks towards promoting the movie ahead of its official release on April 4, 2025.
Steve’s Lava Chicken effects in Minecraft
Steve’s Lava Chicken will give you unique buffs when consumed. It will propel you forward with great speed, leaving behind a trail of fire along the path that you have traveled.
You will also receive the Resistance III status effect which will be active for around nine seconds. So you can use this to gain a significant amount of protection from damage. One of its best uses is to get you out of tricky situations.
Note: When used, the consumable is capable of setting nearby structures, mobs, as well as items ablaze. So use it wisely if you are around important settlements, villages, or NPCs.
