Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan

Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
2. PLACE chicken breast halves between two pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper; pound with heavy pan or meat mallet until about ¼-inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. PLACE flour in shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk together egg and water until well combined. In third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan and flaxseed or wheat germ.
4. WORKING with one piece at a time, dredge both sides of chicken in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip in egg, allowing excess to drip off, and finally dredge in breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
5. HEAT about 1½ tablespoons of oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken (in batches if necessary) and cook until golden on underside, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 1½ tablespoons oil, turn chicken over and cook until golden on second side, about 2 minutes longer.
6. TRANSFER to baking sheet and top each chicken breast evenly with some of marinara sauce and cheddar. Bake until chicken is cooked through to center and cheese is melted, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and serve.