Leek and Ginger Matzo Balls in Lemongrass Consommé

Ingredients

• 2 3 3/4- to 4-pound chickens, quartered
• 4 whole lemongrass stalks, halved lengthwise, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 3-inch pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled, halved
• Peel of 1 large lime, cut off in strips with vegetable peeler
• 1/2 large white onion
• 1 6- to 7-inch piece large leek (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise
• 1 1-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled, halved
• 1 tablespoon (or more) fresh lemon juice
• 4 large eggs
• 1/3 cup finely chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
• 1/3 cup chicken fat (reserved from consommé or purchased), melted, cooled
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth or club soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
• Chopped fresh chives

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