Pad Prik King (Spicy Thai Chicken w/String Beans)

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
4 kaffir lime leaves, sliced
1 lb. lean ground chicken
2 Tbsp. Thai red chili paste
3 Tbsp. fish sauce
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. water
3/4 lb. thin green beans (fresh or frozen)

Heat the vegetable oil in wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute until just beginning to turn golden. Add the lime leaves and chicken and cook until chicken is nearly cooked through. Combine the chili paste, fish sauce, sugar and water in a small bowl and mix. Add to wok and mix with chicken. Add green beans and continue to stir fry until beans are cooked but still crunchy (4-5 minutes). Serve over jasmine rice.