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Almond-Crusted Chicken Breasts

Ingredients
1 1/2	cup	almonds, sliced, lightly toasted
4	each	chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
1		salt and pepper
1/4	cup	flour, all-purpose
1	each	egg, beaten with 2 tsp. water
1/4	cup	butter, melted
1	teaspoon	lemon juice
1 1/2	teaspoon	basil, fresh, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried

Directions:
With hands, lightly crush almonds into small pieces; reserve. Lightly flatten chicken breasts. Season with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour. Pat off excess flour. Dip chicken in beaten egg. Press each chicken breast in almonds, covering chicken well. Place on buttered baking sheet. Bake at 425 for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is just firm and almonds are golden. Meanwhile, combine butter, lemon juice, and basil. Drizzle over cooked chicken breasts.

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