Sesame Baked Chicken Breasts

1/3 cup (2/3 stick) butter or margarine
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 large chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sesame seeds
Mushroom Sauce*

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place butter in 8x12-inch baking pan; melt in oven as it preheats. In meantime blend egg, water, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken into flour, then into egg mixture. Arrange chicken breasts in pan, turning to coat with butter. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Serve with Mushroom Sauce. Makes 8 servings.

*Mushroom Sauce: In medium saucepan melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine. Stir in 1/3 cup all-purpose flour. Remove from heat. Add 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) chicken broth; stir until smooth. Cook and stir until thick. Add 1/2 cup heavy cream, few grains pepper, 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (2 teaspoons dried).