Lemon Rice and Pea Soup with Chicken

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

butter (unsalted)

medium onion (chopped)

chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into small pieces)

1 cup

rice (long grain )

4 cups

chicken broth (low sodium)

2 cups

water

1/2 tsp

salt (or to taste)

1/2 tsp

black pepper (or to taste)

1/3 cup

lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 tbsp

hot sauce (or to taste)

1 cup

peas (frozen or canned)

2 tbsp

chives (for garnish)