Five-Flavor Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs (4 pieces)
• cooking oil (for coating the grill)
• 1 teaspoon 5-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon red chili (minced)
• 1 teaspoon shallot (minced)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon 5-spice powder
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved with 2 tablespoons water)