Creamy Tomato Orzo with Crispy Parmesan Chicken

Name: Creamy Tomato Orzo with Crispy Parmesan Chicken
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large shallot , minced; 1¾ teaspoons table salt , divided; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ¼ cup tomato paste; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1½ cups orzo; ½ cup dry white wine or vermouth; 3 cups water; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1½ ounces Parmesan cheese , grated (¾ cup); ½ cup panko bread crumbs; 2 (6- to 8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts , trimmed; ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil , divided