Shred cabbage. Peel and slice the carrot into matchsticks. Peel and finely slice the onion. Peel and mince the garlic. Roughly chop the cashews. Pick the leaves and discard the stems of the coriander. Finely slice the chicken thighs.
COOK NOODLES
Cook noodles according to packet instructions. Drain cooked noodles and run under cold water. Snip in a few places, to make them easier to eat.
MAKE SAUCE
In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, maple syrup, coconut milk and peanut butter.
COOK CHICKEN
Heat the first measure of oil in a large deep frypan or wok on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 1 min. Add chicken and cook 3-4 mins, until almost cooked through. Add the carrots and cabbage and cook until the carrots are tender and the cabbage is wilted. Remove from pan and set aside.
MAKE PAD THAI
Heat the second measure of oil in the reserved frypan. Add the noodles and sauce. Toss just enough to coat the noodles in the sauce then quickly add the chicken and veggie mixture back and toss to combine.
TO SERVE
Divide the chicken pad Thai between plates and sprinkle with the cashews and coriander.