Spicy Seared Green Beans with Chicken and Water chestnuts

CSA box- garlic, green beans



2 Tb. peanut oil
several cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
Large pinch red pepper flakes
big bunch of green beans, stem ends removed
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small dice
1 small can water chestnuts, chopped or sliced

In a large skillet, preferably cast iron, heat peanut oil to smoking point. Add green beans and get a good sear on the bottom. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook until beans are tender - crisp, stirring occasionally. Pour in soy sauce. Whoosh! Cook until soy sauce is reduced and caramelizing.
Remove from heat and turn green beans into a bowl.
Return skillet to heat and add the chicken and water chestnuts. Stirring to coat with the caramelized juices from the green beans. When the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes, return the green beans to the pan and heat through. Serve with brown rice. nums.