Chicken and Cabbage Pad Thai

Name: Chicken and Cabbage Pad Thai
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons tamarind paste; 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons water (or to desired consistency); 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or to taste); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 10 ounces chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (300 grams); 1 tablespoon neutral oil; Salt, pepper, and chili flakes as desired; 1 2/3 cups shredded cabbage (150 grams); 1 carrot (cut as matchsticks); 1 egg; 1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts (optional); 1/3 cup bean sprouts (optional); 3 ounces flat rice noodles (pad Thai noodles, 90 grams); 1/2-1 lime, juice only (to serve); 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peanuts (to serve); More chili flakes and fresh cilantro (to serve, optional)